INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL

Sweet orange oil

Fragrancereviewed

A volatile oil from the sweet orange plant.

What it is

Citrus aurantium dulcis oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium dulcis. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed body care, shower gels, cleansers, hair care and products with a citrus scent.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Citrus oils naturally contain fragrance components such as limonene, which may also be listed separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (33)

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